EA College Football 25 Read Option controls and tips: A step-by-step guide

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EA College Football 25 has many plays for its players to master. One of the more complicated plays is the Read Option.

The Read Option, also known as the Run Pass Option (RPO), is becoming an increasingly common sight in football. The play has been part of the Madden series of games for a while, but now, with the release of College Football 25, the play has made its way to college.

So, what is the Run Pass Option exactly, and how can this type of play be done in College Football 25?

What is the Read Option/Run Pass Option?

The Read Option involves the quarterback making a decision. The snap begins like any other in football. The quarterback will appear to be going through the motions in order to hand the ball off to their running back for a run play.

However, the quarterback can decide not to hand the ball off and either throw the ball to an open receiver or run with the ball themselves.

This is a type of play that is suited towards the more mobile quarterbacks that are seen in both the NFL and college football these days.

How to identify a Read Option play in a playbook in College Football 25?

It is incredibly easy to identify a play that involves the Read Option in a playbook on College Football 25.

When searching the playbook, any play that begins with RPO will involve a Run Pass Option for the quarterback to take.

How to perform a Read Option play in College Football 25?

Performing a play that involves the Read Option can be difficult for players who have never done this before.

Here is a simple guide on how to make these exciting plays to help your team.

  • On regular plays that involve the Read Option, not pressing any button after the quarterback has snapped the ball will mean that the QB will hand the ball to the running back.
  • If the play is based on a quarterback run, players should press the A Button on Xbox consoles or the X Button on PlayStation consoles. This will make the quarterback not hand the ball off to the running back and begin to run with it themselves.
  • If the play is based on a quarterback pass, players can immediately press the required button to throw to the preferred receiver after the snap has happened. This will prevent any hand-off attempt from happening, and the quarterback will throw the ball quickly.

By using these three simple tips, players can master the Read Option play in College Football 25.

Edited by Akshay Saraswat
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